Denver F Carmelo Anthony: Is he playing to produce his trade value? Who’s to argue after his game-high totals of 30 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists helped boost the Nuggets’ 100-95 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Los Angeles Clippers F Blake Griffin: The rookie sensation produced team-high totals of 24 points and 14 rebounds in the Clips’ loss to Denver. Griffin is averaging 17.4 points, 12 rebounds and shooting 62.7 percent so far in the preseason.